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FUCIDIN OINTMENT 2% [SIN00722P]
Active ingredients: FUCIDIN OINTMENT 2%
Product Info
FUCIDIN OINTMENT 2%
[SIN00722P]
Product information
Active Ingredient and Strength | SODIUM FUSIDATE - 20 MG/G |
Dosage Form | OINTMENT |
Manufacturer and Country | LEO LABORATORIES LIMITED - IRELAND |
Registration Number | SIN00722P |
Licence Holder | DKSH SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. |
Forensic Classification | PRESCRIPTION ONLY MEDICINES |
Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) code | D06AX01 |
Indications
Fucidin® ointment is indicated for the treatment of skin infections caused by staphylococci, streptococci, Coryne-bacterium minutissimum, and other organisms sensitive to sodium fusidate. The most important indications being:
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Impetigo | Boils | Carbuncles | Paronychia |
Infected wounds | Sycosis barbae | Hidradenitis | Erythrasma |
Folliculitis |
Application
Fucidin® ointment is applied to the affected area 2–3 times daily, generally for a period of 7 days. It can be used with or without a covering dressing.
Caution should be observed when applying Fucidin® ointment in the eye region as this preparation may cause irritation if it gets into the eye.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients.
